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Kazakhstan expands digital tenge into public procurement oversight
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Kazakhstan plans to widen use of the digital tenge across public procurement after linking the currency platform with the Finance Ministry’s systems in August.
Kazakhstan’s oil boom is deepening its transit risk
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Kazakhstan is pumping more oil but still depends on a transit corridor it does not fully control, exposing the economy to repeated disruptions on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
Kazakhstan deepens EU ties with $10 billion in deals and corridor investments
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Kazakhstan and the European Union used President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s June visit to Brussels to push ties beyond trade and transit.
Li Auto launches All-New Li L9 in Kazakhstan and signs local assembly deal
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Li Auto rolled out the All-New Li L9 in Almaty and signed an MOU with Allur to begin local assembly in Kazakhstan, with the agreement witnessed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Guangdong Xinhe Aluminium expands global profile extrusion footprint
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Guangdong Xinhe Aluminium Co., Ltd. is highlighting its global sales reach, testing credentials and custom aluminum profile systems as it pushes deeper into architectural and industrial markets.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
Safaryar Holidays opens Russian-language channel for Central Asia travel agents
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Safaryar Holidays has launched a Russian-language partner program for travel agencies in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Firebird launches region’s largest AI factory in Armenia and plans global expansion
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Firebird opened the region’s largest NVIDIA DSX AI factory in Hrazdan, Armenia, and said the site is the first step in a multi-country push across emerging markets.
Uzbekistan bets on critical minerals to power industrialization
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Uzbekistan is courting foreign investors to move beyond mining and build more domestic processing for copper, rare earths and other critical minerals.
Elizaveta Eremenko links acting and neuroscience in new research
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Actress Elizaveta Eremenko is drawing attention for pairing film and theater work with academic research on neuroplasticity, physical identity, and performance.
Uzbekistan raises growth target as economy accelerates
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Uzbekistan has lifted its 2026 GDP forecast to 8.1% and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is now aiming for 9% to 10% annual growth, a pace well above international projections.
Five Chinese digital printing machine makers highlighted for packaging demand
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Guangdong Goking Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is being highlighted alongside four other Chinese manufacturers in the multifunctional digital printing machine category as packaging printers look for faster turnaround, flexible substrates and…
Talentuch expands SAP recruiting for S/4HANA projects
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Talentuch is widening its SAP recruiting practice to help implementation partners and end-user companies hire experienced consultants, developers and technical specialists as demand rises around SAP S/4HANA migrations.
Indonesia closes INNOPROM-2026 with 13 strategic deals
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Indonesia ended its role as official partner country at INNOPROM-2026 in Yekaterinburg with 13 memorandums and a slate of business talks aimed at widening industrial ties across Eurasia.
How Beijing companies can assess top translation firms
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As Hainan’s offshore duty-free business expands and multilingual demand rises, translation buyers are under pressure to choose partners that can deliver quickly and reliably.
Xinshengtai highlights global industrial water treatment push
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Shaanxi Xinshengtai Environment Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. says its water treatment equipment and engineering services help industries improve water use, cut waste and meet tougher environmental standards.
Five China-based HOWO dump truck exporters to watch in 2026
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Chinese trading companies are positioning themselves to meet rising global demand for SINOTRUK HOWO dump trucks across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America.
China’s paper gold retreat signals a shift toward physical metal
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China’s biggest banks will stop retail leveraged paper gold trading on July 24, 2026, a move that one Perth Mint distributor says points to stronger demand for physical bullion.
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Refrigerated sandwich kits market to hit $6.44 billion by 2030
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The refrigerated sandwich kits market is projected to grow from $4.51 billion in 2025 to $6.44 billion by 2030 as consumers buy more convenient, fresh meal options.
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